My heart was swollen with sorrow and there was no other way to relieve the pain than to simply make wudu, sit on my prayer mat and cry. No one on earth was able to soothe me or give me any answers that would ease the pain. Only Allah could do that.

This was a great loss to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). His uncle had protected him for the previous ten years. After the death of Abu Talib, the Quraish increased their persecution of the Prophet (peace be upon him) as never before.

Difficult times are part of Allah’s laws in this universe; they are part of the tests that people go through. They are not necessarily something evil, however. A difficulty we go through, on the contrary, could be a learning experience, a reminder, purification from sins and mistakes, a test of patience and perseverance, or all …

Short Answer: How do you know that the difficulties that you are enduring are tests in the first place and not punishments? Did it ever occur to you that maybe these difficulties and problems could be the result of your own sins? Please try to view the trials and difficulties that Allah has sent your way in their …

Short Answer: Having periods of low faith doesn’t automatically make one a bad person or destined for Hell. Fluctuations in one’s personal faith is very normal. Our earthly life is intended to be a test for us. Allah gives us good news in the Quran that even though we may sin, Allah will always forgive us as long as we …

In this counseling answer: “A good company is an invaluable tool towards living the life we want to live. We should strive to find people who are positive, are passionate towards seeking knowledge and want to be sincere people who want to seek Allah’s pleasure. Their mindsets and ways of lives will be reflected in us and …